Software Quality Tester with Security Clearance

Job Description We are seeking a Software Quality Tester to drive the validation, compatibility, and rigorous quality assurance of our mission-critical applications. This versatile role requires an engineer who can bridge the gap between development and testing by leveraging deep technical expertise in database design, full-stack frameworks, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps pipelines. Primary Responsibilities Design, develop, and conduct comprehensive compatibility tests across diverse programs, hardware, operating systems, and network environments.

Ensure the logical, systematic conversion of customer and product requirements into total systems solutions while balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Design, implement, and maintain complex, interactive database structures, including writing advanced scripts, stored procedures, and triggers. Support application pipelines across AWS and Azure environments using Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Administer Linux environments utilizing Bash and Python scripting, while leveraging the full ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Filebeat) for system analysis. Establish strict database security procedures to protect against unauthorized usage and prepare detailed program-level, user-level, and security documentation. Facilitate continuous integration and team efficiency by actively performing as an Agile Scrum Master. Preferred Experience Demonstrated experience providing technical expertise on cloud cluster computing techniques and technologies.

Experience designing software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analysis. Proven ability to work alongside systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to negotiate project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces. Prior experience providing technical support during software installation, configuration, and environment optimization.

Required Skills Required Experience Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph 4+ years of experience in software quality engineering, software development, or a highly technical systems validation role. Proven history of translating database requirements into end-to-end designs with multiple interfaces, web services, and user interfaces. Hands-on experience developing or testing web UIs using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks such as React or ExtJS. Direct experience with continuous integration pipelines and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible).

Desired Skills Preferred Experience Demonstrated experience providing technical expertise on cloud cluster computing techniques and technologies. Experience designing software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analysis. Proven ability to work alongside systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to negotiate project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces. Prior experience providing technical support during software installation, configuration, and environment optimization. Additional Details What we offer: Flexible time off Full medical coverage 401(k) with company match Referral bonuses Performance bonuses Life insurance and disability coverage Tuition and training reimbursement